We are proud to celebrate Dr. Joseph Borer, a world-renowned pediatric urologist and surgeon, as the recipient of this year’s Richard W. Grady Humanitarian Award which was recently presented by Dr. Evalynn Vasquez at the A-BE-C Annual Exstrophy Conference. This recognition reflects not only his extraordinary contributions to the field of urology, but also the compassion, dedication, and humility he brings to every patient and family he serves.
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George Hunt III received the 2025 Courage to Shine award at the International Exstrophy Conference in Boston, MA.
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Since 2019, A-BE-C has deepened its commitment to children with bladder exstrophy in Uganda with the A-BE-C Uganda Initiative, a team of passionate surgeons, nurses, and social workers who travel to Uganda each year. These volunteers pay their own way, leave their families behind, and work alongside Ugandan medical professionals to perform surgeries, provide training, and build sustainable local expertise.
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A-BE-C proudly took part in the AUA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.—a powerful event that brings together urologists, patient advocates, and policy makers to influence healthcare legislation and elevate the needs of the urologic patient community.
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